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Bob Macki e

In the world of entertainment there are very few true originals. Those amazing creatures that somehow appear on the scene and instantly shock, amuse, delight and surprise us.

Bette Midler miraculously showed up in the early 70’s looking and acting like no one I had ever witnessed. She was completely modern and disarming, and yet, also a throwback to the Golden Age of Vaudeville- when per- formers made their audience laugh, cry and have a hell of a good time.

She instinctively knew how! Her biggest goal in life was to entertain that audience. Bette didn’t behave like anyone we had ever seen before. She certainly wasn’t the “Girl Next Door” or was she? Who was the girl next door anyway? Farah Fawcett? Doris Day? Or Barbie?, but wait, this one was just a little dangerous and cer- tainly a lot more fun. “The Divine Miss M” seems to be an invented character by that rather studious, glasses- wearing little Jewish/Hawaiian theatre nerd named Bette Midler. Once landed in New York, the working actress, (one of Tevye’s daughters’s in Fiddler on the Roof”) would turn herself into “The Fabulous, The Incredible, The Amazing, and The Divine Miss M”. There she was, Queen of the underground performers, and, of course it was the gay audience that discovered her and started the ruckus. It wasn’t so hard, since she was entertaining at the Continental Baths…Smart Girl!

It was the early 70’s when I first noticed “this girl” on “The Tonight Show”, ‘Who is she? “ “Where did she come from ? Oh, My God, you won’t believe her!” She took not wearing a bra to a whole other dimension. I loved her and I loved her music. Immediately the album “The Divine Miss M” was on a continuous loop.

In 1975 I was asked to design the costumes for a television special starring Cher with Guest Stars Flip Wilson, Elton John and, of course, Bette. WOW. It doesn’t get any better than that. The three musical stars were as hot and exciting as it gets and worked beautifully together. This was an amazing package, and for me a won- derful experience as a designer, having four, completely unique individuals to dress. Talk about “Originals”!

The whole world was taking notice of Miss Midler and was won over. The Broadway shows, the Concerts, her own Television Specials and of course, the Movies. Who would have guessed this truly unique personality would become a huge movie star?

In 1993 I worked with Bette on the televised version of the Broadway Show “Gypsy”. I loved her Mama Rose, she had just the right edge and sang the songs beautifully and, of course, she got her laughs.

My favorite way of experiencing Miss M is in a theatre with a live audience. She feeds off of them and they cer- tainly return the affection. She has always been true to her style and opinions and doesn’t mind a good argument to prove her point. Her stances on so many subjects are completely endearing, and only go to prove there is a real person under the curls, spangles and fins.

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Dear Fans, Collectors and Friends,

The treasured items within the pages of this catalog represent the foundation of my career. They are all the “Bette’s” you have come to know through the years: The Divine Miss M, The Rose, Delores de Lago, Soph, Bathhouse Betty, and so many other characters, up to my Vegas extravaganza that ended in 2010, “The Showgirl Must Go On.” Countless other hidden gems from my entire career fill in the rest. For me, reviewing the pieces in this collection has been heartbreaking and hilarious, all at the same time. What a wonderful time I had, and what wonderful artists and artisans I was blessed to work with. I owe them my life. They brought brilliant design ideas to the table and saw that whatever ideas I had were beautifully brought to life. But the time has come for me to pass along these personal treasures, and I do it for so many reasons, but mainly to support the greening group I founded 16 years ago, New York Restoration Project. NYRP’s mission is to reclaim and restore New York City parks, community gardens, and open spaces. I strongly believe that clean and green open space can effectively change the fabric of our most stressed neighborhoods, and it is my fervent desire to finish the work that I started so long ago. So here’s to our journey! My hope is that you, both fan and collector, walk away with and enjoy these cherished items from my life and career...If you have fond memories, these items will surely reinforce them. Know also that the cause you are helping to sustain is near and dear to my heart...who loves me loves the planet, too. To those of you who have lovingly supported me in the past, I cherish more than ever your support of me and my project at this very moment.

Yours,

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“This is the dress I wore for my first winter in New York. I think it’s one of the first new dresses I ever bought. Up until then, I made most of my own clothes or shopped at Goodwill.” - Bette

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A burgundy knit wool, three quarter length sleeve, dress with black leather piping detail at waist and collar with matching buttons and center back zip closure. The dress contains a label reading, “Bobbie Brooks Made

In U.S.A.” $600-800

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A 1940s, long sleeve dress in mauve crepe with side zip closure, deep v-neck and foliate sequin embellish- ment to sleeves. Interior handwritten label reads “D. Truman 36 1/2-26-38 Model.” Midler wore this dress at the beginning of her career while performing at the Continental Baths in New York City. Early footage from 1971 shows Midler wearing this dress as she performs “Easier Said Than Done” and “I Shall Be Released” among other songs. $600-800

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“This is my favorite of any costume I ever wore. It spoke to me, and I loved the way I felt in it, and I had it copied several times. It cost all of $10.00, but for what I was trying to project, it was priceless.” - Bette

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3 BETTE MIDLER ALBUM COVER DRESS

A vintage striped silk jersey dress with plunging neckline, cap sleeves and center back zip closure. Among the most iconic of Midler’s fashions, this dress was featured on the back cover of her 1972 debut album The Divine Miss M , and subsequently on the front cover of her 1976 album Songs For The New Depression . $2,000-3,000

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An original poster for Bette Midler’s New Year’s Eve gala performance at Philharmonic Hall Sunday December 31 at 8 pm and 11 pm. Together with two in store record display posters featuring the cover art to Midler’s The Divine Miss M . 15 by 14 to 29 by 23 inches $100-150

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“New Year’s Eve in New York at Avery Fisher Hall, 1973. The excitement of that evening was unbelievable. I knew I had arrived. One of the greatest shows of my life.” - Bette

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“Norma Kamali and I met in the late 1960s and worked together for years. I adored her. This is what we used to call ‘The Baked Potato’ dress. It unzipped to reveal a corset and pedal pushers also in this auction. (page 21). I wore it for my debut at Carnegie Hall. I was pushed onstage standing on a little

island, singing “The Moon of Manakoora”.” - Bette

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5 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE GOWN A merlot sequin, halter, fish tail gown. Midler wore this during her New Year’s Eve performance at Avery Fisher Hall, New York, 1973. $700-900

6 BETTE MIDLER DRESS BY NORMA KAMALI

A fully ruched dress of silver lame with center back zip closure. Midler wore this dress during her debut at Carnegie Hall as well as during per- formances of her January 1973 through December 1973 Divine Miss M tour. The dress was also featured on the back cover of her self titled 1973 Atlantic Records album. A copy of the Bette Midler LP accompa- nies this lot. $500-700

7 BETTE MIDLER “TRICK” DRESS

A gold Lurex polka dot, multi-stripe trick dress with draw strings at waist which raise the weighted hem, label reads “Ray Simpson New York.” Worn by Midler during early 1970s performances. $500-700

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8 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE BY NORMA KAMALI AND BOB MACKIE A white cotton and satin corset top with chain mail rhinestones, lace-up back, halter strap and front zip closure. Together with a pair of black spandex capri pants with back zip closure and label reading “Bob Mackie.” Worn by Midler during performances of her January 1973 through December 1973 Divine Miss M Tour. $500-700 An ivory silk satin and lilac velvet stripe corset top with lace trim, lace back and center front zip closure with label reading, “Brooks-Van Horn.” $100-150 10 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE A two piece, boned ivory satin corset with ribbon accents and lace trim together with a pair of ivory satin torreador pants with hand painted cherubs, label reading “Ray Simp- son.” Midler wore this during performances of her January 1973 through December 1973 Divine Miss M tour and again during some performances of her Clams On The Half Shell Revue in 1975. $400-600 9 BETTE MIDLER CORSET

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“This is the corset that was revealed after the “Baked Potato” dress came off. I must have lost or ruined the original pants, and Bob Mackie

kindly remade them for me for the Tour, Jan – Dec. 1973.” - Bette

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An orange crepe back satin slip with rhinestone embellished black lace trim, center front lace heart with label reading “Maida Burr.” Worn by Midler during her 1975 tour and at the Palace Theater in New York City. $700-900

A black matte jersey, long sleeve, full length, deep v-neck gown with orange sequin and blue and red rhinestone appliques with label reading “Elizabeth Courtney Costumes Hollywood.” Midler wore this during 1970s concert performances and at her engagement at the Palace Theater in New York City. $800-1,200

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13 BETTE MIDLER GOWN BY BOB DE MORA An ombre pink sequin, short sleeve, sweatheart neck gown. Worn by Midler during perform- ances of her January 1973 through December 1973 Divine Miss M Tour , her performances at the Palace Theater and her last early appearance on The Tonight Show on September 12, 1973. $700-900

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A pink jersey, trick, halter slip dress; multicolored sequin and rhinestone appliques with single drawstring on right side that raises the right hemline of the dress. $400-600 15 BETTE MIDLER “PLATINUM” RECORD AWARD An Australian “platinum” record award presented to Atlantic recording artist Bette Midler by WEA Records Australia for sales achievements in excess of 50,000 units, October 1978 for the album The Divine Miss M . 20 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches $200-300

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A two piece, green, black, red and blue striped taffeta skirt with matching halter top embellished with green embroidered sequins. $400-600

17 BETTE MIDLER OSTRICH JACKET A white ostrich feather short jacket. $300-500

18 BETTE MIDLER CORSET A black spandex and lace corset with whimsical sequin, ribbon, crepe paper and silver tassel fringe. $300-500

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A navy jersey, long sleeve, full length gown with deep v-neck, multicolored sequins and circular appliques, by Elizabeth Courtney

Costumes. $500-700

20 BETTE MIDLER “GOLD” RECORD AWARD

A Canadian Recording Industry Association “gold” record award presented to Bette Midler to commemorate the sale of over 50,000 units of the Wea album, The Divine Miss M , January 1974. 20 1/4 by 16 1/2 inches $300-500

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“This photo of Cher, Elton, Bob, Flip and me taken before we taped this performance reminds me that Flip Wilson was also supposed to be in that number. He walked off the set, got in his car, and we never saw him again.” - Bette

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A silver sequin and bugle beaded white chiffon over white satin halter gown with loch rosen and paillette fringe trim. Originally designed for Midler by Bob Mackie for the finale of The Cher Show (February 12, 1975) which featured Bette, Cher and Elton John. Subsequently worn by Midler in numerous 1970s per- formances as she portrayed lounge singer Vickie Eydie, the predecessor to her Delores de Lago character. $1,000-1,500 An orchid silk “lingerie” leotard with black lace trim and center back zip closure with label reading, “Eliza- beth Courtney Costumes Hollywood.” Worn by Midler as she performed the “Trashy Ladies” medley on the February 12, 1975 episode of The Cher Show . $600-800 22 BETTE MIDLER LEOTARD BY BOB MACKIE

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23 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE COSTUME

An iridescent sequin covered floral print bikini with mylar fringe and sequin floral adornments with labels reading “Eternal Designs.” Worn by Midler during performances of her historic 1975 Clams On The Half Shell Revue , designed by Tony Walton, at the Minskoff theater on Broadway during the opening of the show where she emerged from her giant clamshell. This costume was additionally featured on the cover of her 1977 Atlantic Records LP, Live At Last . $1,000-1,500 24 BETTE MIDLER COSTUME WRAP An iridescent sequin, metallic net, wrap with beaded fringe. $300-500

25 BETTE MIDLER NAUTICAL GOWN

A breakaway gown of seafoam helinka with clear iridescent sequins and maribou trim featuring beaded wire clamshells at bust. $400-600

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A custom embroidered, lilac and purple, double layer, button front bowling style shirt with “Bette” embroidered above chest pocket and black velvet Clams On The Half Shell Revue logo on back. Original manufacturer’s label has been covered with a label reading “Rosebud.” $100-150

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“The second incarnation of the staggering Harlettes… Robin Grean, the late Sharon

Redd and the inimitable Charlot Crossley. They

were hilarious, and sang like angels.” - Bette

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“Betsey Johnson’s romper remade for my HBO show, in the early days of cable TV, which won an Ace Award, the first given for a live show.” - Bette

A black satin corset top leotard with purple, yellow and orange printed silk bottom and pink ribbon and lace detailing at top hem of bust. Midler wore this during performances of her historic 1975, Clams On The Half Shell Revue at the Minskoff theater on Broadway. $400-600 28 HARLETTES’ PERFORMANCE DRESSES A group of three Lurex jersey halter dresses with rhinestone buckles and black velvet flowers with rhinestone spheres, labels reading “Eaves Costume Company Inc. New York.” Worn by the Harlettes as they per- formed the show opener “Friends” and subsequent numbers for the HBO televised special The Bette Midler Show as well as during performances of the 1975 through 1976 Depression Tour. $300-500 A coral cotton strapless romper with multicolored ruffles. Worn by Midler as she performed the show opener “Friends” and subsequent numbers during her 1976 televised special The Bette Midler Show . $400-600 30 BETTE MIDLER ROMPER BY BETSEY JOHNSON A pink silk strapless romper with multicolored ruffles, trims and ribbons designed by Betsey Johnson. This romper was originally worn by Midler during her 1975 through 1976 Depression Tour. The costume is also featured on the back cover of her 1977 Atlantic Records LP, Live At Last which is included with this lot. $500-700 29 BETTE MIDLER SHOW PERFORMANCE ROMPER

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“Designed by Betsey Johnson for the tour that followed ‘Clams,’ it pulled down to reveal the white dress I wore on Cher’s first show on her own. I wore it till I wore it out.” - Bette

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“‘Clams On The Half Shell’ was designed by Tony Walton, who did a brilliant job on both sets and costumes. His set for King Kong blew people away, and was copied by people who should have

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known better. The extraordinary Lionel Hampton was also featured, and every night I watched from the wings as he stopped the show with ‘Flying Home.’

How could I follow that?” - Bette

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31 BETTE MIDLER LEOTARD A black sequin net over nude silk chiffon halter leotard with extensive beading and rhine- stone embellishment. Midler wore this leotard during per- formances of her historic 1975, Clams On The Half Shell Revue at the Minskoff theater on 32 BETTE MIDLER PEIGNOR A blush silk chiffon peignor with lilac floral print and silk satin ties, trimmed in white maribou. Midler wore this while performing in the palm of King Kong’s hand during her historic 1975, Clams On The Half Shell Revue at the Minskoff theater on Broadway. $600-800 Broadway. $400-600

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“The one and only Johnny Carson, the most generous guy in show business. I was stunned that he

turned up to present me with this. I love him so. I’m wearing Bob de Mora’s ‘Bleeding Heart’ dress.” - Bette

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An ivory crepe back satin, sleeveless, short dress with “bleeding heart” and arrow beaded appliques. Midler wore this dress as she received a 1974 special Antoinette Perry award, presented by Johnny Carson, for “adding lustre to the Broadway season.” Midler also wore this dress during performances of her 1973 Divine Miss M Tour . $700-900

34 BETTE MIDLER GRAMMY NOMINATION PLAQUE

A plaque from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presented to Bette Midler in recognition for the Best New Artist of 1973. 10 6/8 by 8 6/8 inches $500-700

35 BETTE MIDLER GRAMMY NOMINATION PLAQUE

A plaque from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences pre- sented to Bette Midler in recognition of nomination for the Best Vocal Performance, Female Pop, Rock and Folk Field for the single “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy” for the awards period 1973. 10 6/8 by 8 6/8 inches $500-700

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A group of three bikini tops with short bloomer style bottoms in pink, coral and hot pink with metallic silver, black velvet and lace detail- ing. These costumes were worn by the Harlettes, paired with elaborate head pieces showcasing cultures from around the world as they sang back up vocals for lounge singer "Vickie Eydie" singing "Around The World in 80 Ways." They can be seen on the 1976, HBO television special The Bette Midler Show as well as during performances of Midler's 1975 through 1976 Depression Tour . The costumes were also featured in the souvenir program for the Bette! Divine Madness tour. $300-500

37 BETTE MIDLER BING CROSBY SPECIAL COSTUME

A kelly green and orange, two-piece usherette costume with snap center front closure and label reading “Cotroneo.” Worn by Midler as she performed “Accentuate The Positive” with Bing Crosby during his March 20, 1977 televised special. $400-600

38 BETTE MIDLER BING CROSBY SPECIAL GOWN

A teal sequin jersey halter gown with matching feather stick-up and illuminated satin bustle bow. Worn by Midler as she performed “Glow Worm” with the Mills Brothers on the Bing Crosby Special March 20, 1977. $500-700

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“Ethel Merman Lives!” - Bette

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An ivory organza strapless dress and scarf with sequin and beaded cherry appliques. Worn by Midler as she performed “Leader of the Pack” in a scene that was cut from her Emmy Award winning 1977 NBC television special Ol’ Red Hair Is Back. $400-600 40 BETTE MIDLER DRESS A sheer magenta crinkle chiffon short sleeve, self ruffled, long vintage dress. $300-500 41 BETTE MIDLER “HAWAIIN OKLAHOMA” COSTUME BY BOB MACKIE A nude nautical bra and bikini on rhinestone mesh bodysuit with sequin, rhine- stone and pearl applique and embellishment. Together with matching hair ornament and single earring. Worn by Midler as she performed the opening song “Hawaiin Oklahoma” for her 1977, NBC, special Ol’ Red Hair Is Back . $1,000-1,500

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“To work with the late Patricia Zipprodt was a dream come true for me. I knew Pat’s work from ‘Fiddler On The Roof ’ which I was in for three years. The costume I wore for three years looked like rags, but

how it moved!! I was fascinated by the way the costumes were aged. They looked as if the characters

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42 BETTE MIDLER “NANETTE” COSTUME PIECES BY PATRICIA ZIPPRODT A pair of distressed cotton knickers with patches and sin- gle suspender with a matching shrug vest both with labels reading, “Barbara Matera Miss Midler.” Together with a white fur muff and stole. Worn by Midler as she portrayed her

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“Nanette” character during her 1976 HBO television special The Bette Midler Show as well as during performances of her 1975 through 1976 Depression Tour. $400-600

43 BETTE MIDLER “MAGIC LADY” OVERCOAT

A distressed, patchwork, “magic lady” full lenth coat with prop umbrella and tinsel garland. Worn by Midler as she performed “Do You Want To Dance” in Divine Madness and numerous other 1970s concert performances. $800-1,200

44 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE BOOTS

A pair of black leather spectator granny boots with red heels and faux lace front with side zip closure. This is the original pair of boots worn by Midler during the 1970s as she portrayed her character, the “Magic Lady.” $300-500

45 BOB MACKIE FOR BETTE MIDLER DESIGN SKETCH

A marker and ink on paper design sketch signed in marker, “Bob Mackie” and annotated “Bette” on Bob Mackie letterhead design paper mounted to board. The sketch is for Midler’s “Magic Lady” character costume designed for her Emmy Award winning 1977 NBC television special Ol’ Red Hair Is Back . 17 by 11 inches $500-700

46 BETTE MIDLER COSTUME DRESS BY BOB DE MORA

A distressed "magic lady" rag, wrap dress on jersey together with brown suede spectator granny boots with red toes and heels. Worn by Midler as she performed her finale, "I Shall Be Released" on her 1980 feature length concert film, Divine Madness . $1,000-1,500

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47 BETTE MIDLER GOWN BY BOB MACKIE

A red silk satin velvet burnout, two piece ball gown with train. Worn by Midler during her 1977, NBC, television special Ol’ Red Hair Is Back as she performed “La Vie En Rose” and during a segment with Dustin Hoffman. $1000-1500

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A full length nude bias gown covered in citrine “Galliano” bugle beads; citrine and clear loch rosen crystals with floral sequin; and chalk bead applique at right shoulder. Midler wore this gown as she performed “In The Mood” during her Emmy Award winning 1977 NBC television special Ol’ Red Hair Is Back . Bob Mackie recalls that Midler specifically requested a gown in the color of the Italian liqueur, Galliano. The vivid yellow color of the liqueur was meant to symbolize the Gold Rushes of the 1890s. $2,000-3,000

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“Another great incarnation of the staggering Harlettes: Linda Hart, Katey Sagal and Franny Eisenberg.” - Bette

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“I was wearing this on New Year’s Eve, in Chicago when a practical joker unleashed 500 pounds of Styrofoam peanuts from the ceiling and I nearly choked to death.” - Bette

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49 HARLETTES’ WORLD TOUR COSTUMES

A group of three black net, boned bustier with machine embroi- dered gold velvet applique with “MMe Berthe” hand-beaded jet bugles and rhinestones and black georgette wrap skirt with eye- lash lame waist band and rattail ties with rhinestone spheres. All pieces have “Brooks-Van Horn” labels. Worn by the Harlettes during performances of the 1978 World Tour , also featured in the book Ms. Midler wrote of that tour A View From A Broad and in the souvenir program for Bette! Divine Madness . $300-500 50 BETTE MIDLER DRESS A vintage long jersey dress with ivory fuschia yellow and green floral print and front pockets. $400-600

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A black, multicolored print, silk blouse with rhinestone embellish- ment and black satin spandex pants with label reading, “Bob Mackie.” Worn by Midler as she performed during her 1977 through 1978 tour An Intimate Evening With Bette . $400-600

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52 BETTE MIDLER “GOLD” RECORD AWARD

An Australian “gold” record award presented to Atlantic recording artist Bette Midler for Australian sales exceeding 20,000 units of the album Live At Last, by WEA Records PTY, Limited, December, 1980. 20 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches $200-300 53 BETTE MIDLER “PLATINUM” RECORD AWARD A British Phonographic Industry “platinum” single presented to Bette Midler to recognize the sale of more than 250,000 copies of the Elektra Single “You’re Moving Out Today” in the United Kingdom, 1977. 14 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches $200-300

54 BETTE MIDLER “GOLD” RECORD AWARD

An Australian “gold” record award presented to Atlantic recording artist Bette Midler by WEA Records Australia for sales achievements in excess of 20,000 units, October 1978 for the album The Best of Bette. 20 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches $200-300

55 BETTE MIDLER “GOLD” RECORD AWARD

An Australian “gold” record award presented to Atlantic recording artist Bette Midler for Australian sales exceeding 20,000 units of the album Thighs and Whispers by WEA Records PTY. Limited, December 1980. 20 1/4 by 15 1/4 inches $200-300 56 BETTE MIDLER GRAMMY AWARD SHOW GOWN A cranberry, panne velvet gown with tapered train, and open seam up to the left thigh. The dress is accented with gold and citrine beaded detailing at tip of train and across halter strap. Midler wore this dress as she attended the 19th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 19, 1977 where she presented album of the year to Stevie Wonder who appeared on the program via satellite. The comedic “thirty foot train” she made her grand entrance wearing is no longer attached to the dress. $800-1,200

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“Theoni Aldridge, Academy Award winning costume designer, was the genius behind these clothes, aided by Basha Johnson. It was my first real role in a film, and I loved every minute of it. Note in the photo that everyone is anxious except me. I was in heaven.” - Bette

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57 BETTE MIDLER SKIRT FROM THE ROSE A skirt of layered ombre rose silk chiffon and silk satin panels cut in the shape of flower petals with hook and eye center back closure. Worn by Midler as she portrayed Mary Rose Foster in the 1979, 20th Century Fox film, The Rose . $400-600 58 BETTE MIDLER SCARF FROM THE ROSE A burnt rose, silk scarf with metallic paisley design. The free flowing scarf was produced for the 1979, 20th Century Fox film, The Rose although it does not appear on screen in the final film. $300-500 59 BETTE MIDLER VEST FROM THE ROSE A red silk satin vest with metallic gold thread detailing, beaded and hand painted lapel with front center zip closure. The vest is nearly identical to the vest worn on screen by Midler during the press conference at the beginning of her 1979, 20th Century Fox film, The Rose but does not appear on screen in the final film. $400-600 60 BETTE MIDLER SCARF FROM THE ROSE A black chiffon scarf with silver metallic thread and rose colored design. The scarf was produced for the 1979, 20th Century Fox film, The Rose although it does not appear on screen in the final film. $300-500

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61 BETTE MIDLER ROBE FROM THE ROSE

A heavy red striped silk damask men’s robe with self belt and label read- ing, “Bullock’s Los Angeles Store For Men” with additional stamped “20th Century Fox” on interior lining. Worn by Midler as she portrayed Mary Rose Foster in the 1979, 20th Century Fox film, The Rose . $500-700

62 BETTE MIDLER SHAWL FROM THE ROSE

A brown velvet shawl with burnout polka dot design trimmed in lilac silk fringe. The shawl was produced for the 1979, 20th Century Fox film, The Rose , although it does not appear on screen in the final film. $300-500

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63 BETTE MIDLER JACKET FROM THE ROSE

An aubergine velvet, long sleeve, jacket with faceted metallic buttons and custom butterfly painted detail at cuff and dragonfly painted at cen- ter back. The jacket was produced for Midler’s 1979, 20th Century Fox film, The Rose , but does not appear on screen in the final film. $400-600

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A custom created framed cross stitch reading, “Bette Midler -in- The Rose” with a stitched representation of a single rose, created for Midler by a fan. 9 by 14 3/8 inches $80-120

65 BETTE MIDLER ALBUM PROOF

An original framed printer’s proof of the album artwork and track listing used on the LP sleeve for Midler’s 1979, Atlantic records, release Thighs and Whispers . 30 1/2 by 18 inches $80-120

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A pair of white cotton, short sleeve t-shirts featuring a screen printed image of Midler as she appeared on the front cover of her 1979, Atlantic, release Thighs and Whis- pers. The t-shirts were worn by the Harlette’s as they performed “My Knight in Black Leather” with Midler during an appearance on the German television show Musick-

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67 BETTE MIDLER CHINESE JADE BANGLES A group of three 14K yellow gold hinged bangles of carved jade including green, lavender, grey and brown, each with a safety chain. 6 1/2, 7, and 7 inches $400-600 68 BETTE MIDLER KIMONO A purple silk Kimono with red silk lining and printed floral motif. $200-300 69 BETTE MIDLER ACADEMY AWARDS KIMONO A Royal purple silk Kimono with hand painting. Worn by Midler as she attended the 52nd Annual Academy Awards ceremony where she was nominated as Best Actress for her performance in her 1979, 20th Century Fox film, The Rose . $600-800

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“In the days before stylists, people either looked to the studio or pulled things out of their own closets. The white dress I’m wearing under the kimono, made by Madame Gres, was my first foray in to Paris fashion and the kimono was my own, the color of which I just adored. What a wonderful night, even though I didn’t win. Note the delicate jade bangles, which are also in this sale. I never tire of saying that Sally Field has my Oscar!” - Bette

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“One of my most successful entrances ever. I will never forget the sound that went up when the audience saw this outrageous costume designed by the extraordinary Bob Mackie. I loved all our collaborations. He was so inventive, and so much fun. We spent most of our time at the fittings

laughing, and his whole team, from fitters to beaders, were so wonderful

to me. I cried when he closed Elizabeth Courtney’s doors.” - Bette

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70 BOB MACKIE FOR BETTE MIDLER DESIGN SKETCH

A marker and ink on paper design sketch signed in marker, “Bob Mackie” and annotated “Bette Midler” mounted to board. The sketch shows the whimsical bird costume worn by Midler during her September of 1979 through January of 1980 tour Bette! Divine Madness . 17 by 9 inches $500-700

71 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE COSTUME BY BOB MACKIE

A metallic red and gold brocade, halter top dress accented with punched stones in red, orange, purple, citrine, green and iridescent. The dress features whimsical breakaway flaps at chest held in place with velcro which reveal nude panels beneath with beading over the bust. The dress was created as part of a costume worn by Midler during her September of 1979 through January of 1980 tour Bette! Divine Madness where it was paired with elaborate and colorfull bird feather ‘wings’ and tail feathers. Midler opened the show in this ensemble singing “Big Noise from Winnetka.” Midler also wore the dress, during her interview with U.K. talk show host Parkinson on the BBC in 1979. $2,000-3,000

72 BETTE MIDLER NARAS CERTIFICATE

A framed certificate from the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences presented to Bette Midler in recognition of participation as an artist in the cate- gory of Best Recording for Children on the Grammy award-winning “In Harmony / A Sesame Street Record” by various artists in the award year 1980. 20 1/4 by 16 1/4 inches $100-150

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73 BETTE MIDLER ENSEMBLE

A two piece, short sleeve, ivory crepe back satin ensemble with antique metallic bullion embroidered trim, rhinestone and pearl buttons with matching long mitts. Worn by Midler as she performed “Chapel of Love” during early perform- ances of her September 1979 through January 1980 Bette! Divine Madness tour. $500-700 74 BETTE MIDLER STRAIT JACKET A black and white Dalmatian print cos- tume strait jacket with three canvas buckles at chest and one at cuffs. $100-150 A black and white Dalmatian print, span- dex capri jumpsuit with halter neck and center back zip closure. The jumpsuit is accented with punched iridescent stones and a red belt with matching flower. Worn by Midler during performances of her September 1979 through January 1980 Bette! Divine Madness tour. $500-700 A black and white Dalmatian print, spandex capri jumpsuit with halter neck and back zip closure. The jumpsuit is accented with set jet and hematite rhinestones with orange stones at ankle. $500-700 “The infamous Dalmatian suit. When Michael Kaplan showed me the sketch I nearly killed him, I was so offended. When I actually put the outfit on, I loved it, and wore it for years.” - Bette 76 BETTE MIDLER COSTUME 75 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE JUMPSUIT

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77 BOB MACKIE FOR BETTE MIDLER DESIGN SKETCHES A pair of sketches, the first, marker on paper featuring a Cobra themed costume together with a very loose black marker on paper sketch of a bride and groom on top of a cake sketched on letterhead

design paper, both unsigned. 17 by 7 to 17 by 11 inches $200-300

78 JOE EULA FOR BETTE MIDLER FASHION SKETCH

An original watercolor and graphite on watercolor paper stylized sketch of Bette Midler in a performance costume. Signed in the lower right in pencil, “Eula.” Joe Eula is among the most famous American fashion illustrators. 22 by 15 inches $200-300

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An original gouache on board costume design sketch for the 1982, MGM, film Jinxed!, showing an image of Midler as she portrayed Bonita Friml in the film. The sketch is signed, “de Mora” by costume designer Robert de Mora, additionally signed in black marker, “Bette Midler.” 19 3/4 by 15 inches $100-150

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An original gouache on board costume design sketch for the 1982, MGM, film Jinxed! Showing an image of “Ms Bette Midler as Bonita,” with attached fabric swatches, signed “de Mora” by costume designer Robert de Mora. Additionally signed in black marker, “Bette Midler.” 19 3/4 by 15 inches $100-150

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An original gouache on board costume design sketch for the 1982, MGM, film Jinxed! Showing an image of “Ms Bette Midler as Bonita,” with attached fabric swatches, signed “de Mora” by costume designer Robert de Mora. Additionally signed in black marker, “Bette Midler.” 19 3/4 by 15 inches $100-150

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An original guoache on board costume design sketch, with fabric swatches, for the 1982, MGM, film Jinxed! , showing an image of Midler as she portrayed Bonita Friml in the film. The sketch is signed “de Mora” by costume designer Robert de Mora. Additionally signed in black marker, “Bette Midler.” 19 3/4 by 15 inches $100-150

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An original gouache on board costume design sketch for the 1982, MGM, film Jinxed!, showing two views of “Ms. Bette Midler as Bonita” with attached fabric swatches signed by costume designer Robert de Mora additionally signed in black marker, “Bette Midler.” 19 3/4 by 15 inches $100-150

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An original gouache on board costume design sketch for the 1982, MGM, film Jinxed! Showing an image of “Ms Bette Midler as Bonita,” with attached fabric swatches, signed “de Mora” by costume designer Robert de Mora. Additionally signed in black marker, “Bette Midler.” 19 3/4 by 15 inches $100-150

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85 BETTE MIDLER NEW YEAR’S EVE SASHES A group of sashes in various festive colors and materials from Midler’s many New Year’s Eve per- formances including two from 1973, one from 1982, one from 1983, one from 1994, a super- sized sash for 1999 and a sash for 2000. Together with a white felt baby new year diaper and supersized crystal embellished safetey pin. Various sizes $200-300 A framed poster promoting Midler’s 1982 - 1983 concert tour titled De Tour . The poster is signed by the entire crew from the tour. 37 by 24 1/2 inches $100-150 87 BETTE MIDLER “GOLD” RECORD AWARD A Swedish “gold” single commemorating the sale of more than 25,000 copies of the single “Beast of Burden” in Sweden as of May 1984. 12 1/2 by 10 1/2 inches $200-300 88 BETTE MIDLER “GOLD” RECORD AWARD A Swedish “gold” record commemorating the sale of more than 50,000 copies of the album Bette Midler No Frills . 16 by 13 3/4 inches $200-300 89 BETTE MIDLER COSTUME BY BOB DE MORA An elaborate, hand painted scenographic scrim kimono with chinese silk multicolored linings with three dimensional abstract head piece. Midler wore this piece during performances of her 1982 through 1983 tour titled De Tour as well as during the televised special Art Or Bust . $500-700 90 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE An orange silk crepe, three quarter sleeve dress with handkerchief hem in pink, yellow and orange silk with orange crystal embellishment. Together with ruffled black satin underskirt and two match- ing scarves. Midler wore this during performances of her 1982 through 1983 tour titled De Tour. $300-500 86 BETTE MIDLER CONCERT POSTER

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91 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE A deep gold lame bustier with hand painted silk, primi- tive pleated, sequin embellised peplum together with matching overskirt. Designed by Bob de Mora and worn by Midler during her 1982 - 1983 tour titled sim- ply De Tour which was filmed and later aired as an HBO special titled Art or Bust . $1,000-1,500 A gold lame, full skirt with full net underskirt with metal- lic dot net fabric accents and shoulder detail. Worn by Midler with matching bodice as she presented the Oscar for Best Song at the 54th Academy Awards. Midler also wore this overskirt with matching gold lame bodice during performances of her 1982 - 1983 tour titled simply De Tour . $400-600 92 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE SKIRT

“Originally designed by Norma Kamali, I did one of my ‘fluffs’ to it for the Academy Awards.

A friend of mine said, ‘This is my dress, and these are the colors it comes in.’” - Bette

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93 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE ENSEMBLE

A deep periwinkle, “Grecian” matte jersey shift together with coordinating ivory matte jersey long scarf with multicolored geomet- ric appliques. Worn by Midler as she performed multiple songs during her 1982 through 1983 tour titled simply De Tour as well as during the televised special Art Or Bust . $400-600 94 BETTE MIDLER PERFORMANCE SHIRT A crinkle chiffon, red, yellow and blue polka dot scarf top with matching sequin embellishment. Worn by Midler during performances of her 1982 through 1983 tour titled De Tour . $300-500 95 BETTE MIDLER ART OR BUST POSTER A framed original promotional poster for Bette Midler’s televised special Art Or Bust . 24 by 60 inches $80-120

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96 BETTE MIDLER BABY DIVINE JACKET A royal blue silk satin center front zip jacket with custom airbrushed image of the title char- acter from Midler’s 1984 book The Saga of Baby Divine . $200-300

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A copy of Bette Midler’s 1984 children’s book titled The Saga of Baby Divine together with a heavily annotated copy of the story with nota- tions in Midler’s hand, a promotional poster of Midler holding the book, a typed and spiral bound “Teleplay” of the story, page layout proofs and a bound story outline. Poster 34 by 22 inches $150-200 98 BETTE MIDLER BABY DIVINE DIAPER An ivory, hand painted satin floral spandex diaper with flower accessories. $300-500

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99 BETTE MIDLER CAPS

A pair of black woven net caps, one with prong set rhinestones the other embellished with black sequins. $200-300

100 BETTE MIDLER FLORAL HATS

A faux, wired twig hat with blue silk flowers and a mesh hat covered in white silk flowers. $300-500

101 BETTE MIDLER DERBY HAT A black wool derby style hat with black gros- grain ribbon hat band with feather. Handwritten label on interior hatband reads, “Bette.” $200-300

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A whimsical modern black satin cap with struc- tured rings suspending metallic blue shapes with yellow bead. $200-300

103 BETTE MIDLER BEADED CAP

An ivory felt cap covered in clear seed beaded fringe. Midler was photographed wearing the cap for a 1978 After Dark magazine photo- shoot. $300-500

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A black cap completely covered in large pink sequins with matching sequined net veil and label reading “Whittall & Javits.” $200-300

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A purple silk satin teardrop hat completely cov- ered in blue crystals with matching jeweled net veil with label reading, “Garu of Beverly Hills.” $200-300

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A tangerine lace, drop waist, belt back, long sleeve dress with large net petticoat. Worn by Midler as she co-hosted the first annual MTV Video Music Awards with Dan Ackroyd in 1984. $400-600 107 BETTE MIDLER NORMA KAMALI JUMPSUIT A black and white stripe, silk satin, jumpsuit designed by Norma Kamali with two side pockets and godets. Worn by Midler as she co-hosted the first annual MTV Video Music Awards with Dan Ackroyd in 1984. $300-500 108 BETTE MIDLER AMERICAN COMEDY AWARD A comedy award presented to Bette Midler for funniest female in a motion picture for her per- formance in the 1986, Touchstone Pictures film Ruthless People . Acrylic award with the mask of comedy on black marble base with plaque. 9 by 4 by 6 1/4 inches $300-500 A black satin dress with multi-tiered black and red pointe d’esprit net ruffles with label read- ing, “David Fielden London.” $400-600 110 BETTE MIDLER AMERICAN COMEDY AWARD A comedy award presented to Bette Midler for funniest record / video for her 1985, Atlantic release, Bette Midler Mud Will be Flung Tonight . Acrylic award with mask of comedy on black marble base with plaque. 9 by 4 by 6 1/4 inches $300-500 111 BETTE MIDLER DRESS A mini dress with hand painted panels of taffeta with hot pink fringe and crystal beaded trim. Midler was photographed wearing the dress on the back cover of her 1985 Atlantic LP, Bette Midler Mud Will Be Flung Tonight! A copy of the LP is included in this lot. $500-700 109 BETTE MIDLER DRESS

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